Boys Scouts Head to Summer Camp
Local News June 14, 2016 0
The Milbank Boys Scout Troop 45 left Sunday, June 12, for their annual summer camp. This year, the troop is traveling to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp in Tabor, near Yankton. Activities during the week-long camp will include: sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rifle shooting, black powder shooting, shotgun, archery, leather... Read more
In it’s first season, the Milbank Clay Target team edged out Brookings by two clays to win the conference championship title. “The conference award was based on the complete season,” explained coach Paul Sayler. “ Tanner Bock also earned a third place finish in the conference. On June 11,... Read more
Children and families are increasing attendance at Picnic In The Park, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. “The first week we had 15 children and their parents,” noted Heather Rise, Interlakes Community Action worker in Grant County. “This week the numbers grew, and we served 38 people.... Read more
Otter Tail Power Company is replacing underground lines in Milbank near the Grant County Courthouse and Grant County Public Library area. As a result, power has been shut off in that surrounding area. “The lines are being trenched in today,” stated Scott Wiese of the local office. “We have... Read more
Cancer Walk Raises $130,000
Local News June 13, 2016 0
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk raised $130,000 for the greater Grant County area during its 19th annual event Friday, June 10. Nearly 2,600 luminaries were sold in honor or in memory of someone affected by cancer, resulting in over 1,100 names being read during the walk.... Read more
The Milbank Community Transit will soon be driving a new van. The purchase is being made possible by a $25,000 collaborative donation from Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, East River Electric Power Cooperative, CoBank, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The new van will replace the 2002 van that has racked... Read more
Interns Invited To Survivor Milbank
Local News June 9, 2016 0
The Grant County Development Corporation is hosting its second annual Survivor Milbank Thursday, June 16. “The intent is to bring together the young interns and employees new to the area for a fun, informational, get-to-know-us event,” explained GCDC executive director Bobbie Bohlen. The event will begin at 3 p.m.... Read more
Join Dr. Mark Bierschbach and staff in welcoming Dr. Travis Bjordahl to the dental team. The Meet and Greet is planned for Thursday June 9 from 4:00-8:00pm at Windwater Suites-1203 East 4th Avenue in Milbank. The public is welcome to attend. Read more
Local Leaders React to Ordinance Vote
Local News June 8, 2016 0
Interested voters were on hand at the Grant County Courthouse as precincts turned in their ballots during the June 7 primary election. The much anticipated vote to approve or disapprove Ordinance 2016-1 resulted in the “Yes” votes prevailing at 1,526 votes and the “No” count falling short at 1,058.... Read more
Good Turnout for Grant County Primary Election
Local News June 8, 2016 0
South Dakota held its primary election yesterday, June 7. Local voter turnout was 49.4%. Out of 5,295 eligible voters in Grant County, 2,617 cast their ballots. “I was hoping for closer to 60%,” said Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. “But it was still a good turnout for a primary... Read more
